Are you in the market for an audio interface? With inputs for your mics, direct in guitars, and midi devices? If so then you should definitely consider the EMU 1616M because it will give you pro quality sound at a consumer price (around $400.)

The 1616M actually uses the same audio converter chip as the Pro Tools HD system (which costs thousands of dollars.) There’s basically no noise at all. There’s close to zero latency. It has good quality pre-amps for your mics. And if you need more inputs later you can always connect another unit to it. And did I mention that you can record at 24-bit/192kHz quality?

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Please note that the EMU 1616M is for PCs only and that you will need an open PCI slot to install it. There is also a laptop card available so that you can switch the unit between your laptop and your desktop.

There’s also a 1616 (without the M) – You should avoid that one and get the 1616M if sound quality is important to you.

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